The Difference Engine by William Gibson

The Difference Engine

William Gibson with Bruce Sterling

429 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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1855: The Industrial Revolution is in full and inexorable swing, powered by steam-driven cybernetic Engines. Charles Babbage perfects his Analytical Engine and the computer age arrives a century ahead of its time. And three extraordinary character...

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Moods

mysterious 66%
adventurous 59%
challenging 51%
dark 40%
tense 33%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
emotional 3%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.22

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